Odisha Vigilance Seizes Additional ₹4 Lakh from Kendrapara AEE’s Residence

The Odisha Vigilance Department has recovered another ₹4 lakh in cash from the residence of Kendrapara Drainage Division Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Anupama Sahoo, taking the total cash seized in the case to ₹7.15 lakh.

The latest recovery was made during a search of Sahoo’s residential premises in Kendrapara on Saturday. Vigilance officials are examining the source of the money and scrutinising her financial records and assets as part of the ongoing investigation.

Earlier, Sahoo was intercepted by a Vigilance team at Marshaghai Crossing on NH-53-A while travelling from her office to her residence in Nayanvihar in an official vehicle. Officials had reportedly received information that she was allegedly collecting bribes from contractors in connection with the clearance of pending bills.

During the interception, officials recovered ₹3.15 lakh in cash from her possession. The money was suspected to be linked to illegal gratification, and the cash along with the official vehicle was seized after she allegedly failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the amount.

Searches at locations associated with the AEE are continuing. Vigilance officials are expected to provide further details as the investigation progresses.